Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Combine your business knowledge with technological acumen driving decisions within the Public Markets department at BCI.
Based in our office in Victoria, British Columbia, and reporting to the Director of Analytics & Reporting, the Associate/Senior Associate will be part of a small team supporting Analytics & Reporting for the Public Markets department. The Associate/Senior Associate will be primarily responsible for providing strategic insights by developing and implementing interactive, on-demand analytical tools and solutions for a variety of stakeholders within Public Markets, including portfolio managers, traders, and senior leadership. This position provides the candidate with an excellent opportunity to combine their business knowledge with technological acumen and enable strategic decisions within Public Markets. The successful candidate will use the existing Analytics & Reporting Infrastructure to deploy new models.
The Public Markets group manages a portfolio of fixed income, equity, private debt and absolute return investments representing approximately $120 billion utilizing both index and active management strategies. The Group invests in Canada, the U.S. and internationally, in both the developed and emerging markets. Assets are managed using both internal management and external managers. The Group uses a diverse mix of financial instruments including bonds, equities, and derivatives. In addition, the Group is a leader in Responsible Investing actively integrating environmental, social and governance factors into our investment analysis and decision-making.
Public Markets Operations (“PM Ops”), a team within Public Markets, provides operational foundation for departments’ existing strategies while being a strategic partner to the various investment teams in the exploration of new value-add strategies for our clients. The team is the key interface with internal and external business partners and stakeholders in execution of Public Markets’ business.
Master's degree in business, statistics, mathematics, or other related disciplines
At least 5 years of experience in Capital Markets
Professional designation such as CFA/CAIA is an asset
Proficiency in writing complex SQL code
Proficient in Python for data modeling, engineering, and science
Demonstrated ability with data visualization creation tools, such as Tableau
Proven experience in data transformation and data manipulation
Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt messaging according to the audience
Proven ability to simplify complex business problems
Proactive attitude, interest in investment management, dedication to hard work, commitment to the highest ethical standards, and eagerness to learn and progress
Design, develop, enhance, and optimize models to drive oversight of diverse public markets strategies
Use Python, SQL, and Tableau to create streamlined analytics for Equities, Fixed Income, and Derivatives strategies
Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and Traders to create essential reports tailored to their specific requirements
Responsible for producing comprehensive Public Markets metrics at the department level, to aid strategic decision-making
Perform other responsibilities as delegated by the Director, Analytics & Reporting
Our downtown Victoria office: relocation support is available if needed
BCI offers a competitive total rewards package which includes a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan and paid time off.
The annualized base salary range for the Associate role is CAD $100,000 to $120,000, and for the Senior Associate role, it is CAD $120,000 to $140,000.
The base salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill set, level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered and consideration to internal equity.
We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we compete for talent and with consideration to internal equity and job structure. We aim for actual pay to be around the median of the market for target or expected levels of performance, and around the upper quartile of the market for excellent performance.
Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience and expertise.
With our values as our anchor, it’s our people that help shape employee-focused initiatives and who create the environment we work in each day – all of which further strengthens our culture. BCI has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers – for the fifth consecutive year - and has built programs and benefits to support all our employees, including;
Extended health and dental coverage, start on your first day of work. We have you covered!
Our telehealth provider Dialogue connects you and your family to virtual healthcare appointments
Eligibility to the defined benefit BC Public Service Pension Plan, providing you with a secure retirement income
Time off includes: 20 days vacation, 6 paid sick days, 6 paid personal days, and 2 paid days for volunteering – to support physical, mental, and community health
Four days in office, with the option to work from home once a week, promoting both a collaborative work culture and a healthy work-life balance
Annual wellness allowance to support an active lifestyle as well as physical well-being when working at home
On-going learning through our in-house mentoring program, professional dues support, tuition reimbursement, and online and in-house learning
Invested in your learning: BCI investment professionals lead a monthly Investment Club to share industry knowledge with employees who work in other departments
At BCI, we value diversity and believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees can be successful.
We are performance and client focused, and we value integrity; if you share these values, we want to know you.
We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage all to apply.
If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), contact us at hr@bci.ca.
We would like to hear from you!
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